Hill walk
Mam Tor
Known as the Shivering Mountain, Mam Tor offers a classic Peak District ridge walk and far-reaching Hope Valley views.
Castleton guide
Caves, ridges and
village days.
Plan a Castleton break around famous Peak District walks, caverns and historic landmarks, all within easy reach of our village venues.
Plan your visit
Make more
of your stay.
Castleton is surrounded by some of the Peak District’s most recognisable scenery. Mam Tor rises to the west, Peveril Castle overlooks the village, and four show caverns reveal the landscape underground.
Make Peveril Bakery Loft or Barnby Carriage House your base. Coffee, breakfast, bakery treats, burgers and useful village provisions are all close by within the Castleton collection.
Nearby highlights
Things to do nearby.
History
Peveril Castle
Climb from the village to one of England’s earliest Norman fortresses and look out across the Hope Valley.
Underground
Peak Cavern and the show caves
Castleton’s caverns range from Britain’s largest natural cave entrance to boat trips through an old lead mine.
Scenery and walks
Winnats Pass and Cave Dale
Explore a spectacular limestone gorge by road, or take the footpath through Cave Dale beneath Peveril Castle.
Opening times, access and conditions can change. Please check directly with each attraction before setting out.
Food, drinks and stays